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Delays after fatal M6 collision | Delays after fatal M6 collision |
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A man has died and five people have been injured in a car crash on the M6 motorway which has resulted in heavy traffic delays. | |
The northbound carriageway was closed between junctions six (Spaghetti) and seven (Great Barr) after a car crashed into a works van in the early hours. | The northbound carriageway was closed between junctions six (Spaghetti) and seven (Great Barr) after a car crashed into a works van in the early hours. |
One lane of the M6 has since reopened but police said the other two lanes would be closed through the rush hour. | One lane of the M6 has since reopened but police said the other two lanes would be closed through the rush hour. |
Motorists are being urged to use the M6 Toll road instead. | Motorists are being urged to use the M6 Toll road instead. |
Police said a group of workmen were repairing a barrier on the motorway when a car crashed into their lorry. | Police said a group of workmen were repairing a barrier on the motorway when a car crashed into their lorry. |
The driver of the car died at the scene while the five workmen who were in the van were injured and taken to hospital. | |
Witnesses have been asked to contact West Midlands Police. | Witnesses have been asked to contact West Midlands Police. |